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Message alert system and method of providing message notification

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  • US 7,509,148 B1
  • Filed: 02/15/2000
  • Issued: 03/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A message alert system for a communication device wherein the communication device comprises a processor and a display for displaying information, comprising:

  • a computer-readable medium; and

    a routine stored in the computer-readable medium and configured for execution by the processor, the routine comprising;

    a first routine that receives a message intended for receipt by the communication device, the message comprising the information;

    a second routine that analyzes the message to determine a size thereof, and further analyzes the message to determine from type identifying data transmitted with the message whether the message is of a message type for which a third routine is executed, wherein the criteria for the type of message is different than a criteria based on the size of the message;

    wherein the third routine generates a display item for the message in accordance with the size thereof, if the message is of the type for which the third routine is executed.

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